Aging Gracefully at 52
The story is the same for me and my female patients. It’s a story that repeats itself several times a day. My forty or fifty-something year old female patient will sit across from me and proclaim, “What the hell is this?!” More recently, a woman in a monotone, quiet voice said, “it just sucks, it […]
Retin-A, The “Gold Standard”
Does your skin look tired or dull? Are fine lines or crepiness showing up around the eyes and cheeks? If so, Retin A may be just the option you are looking for. No one challenges Retin A’s reputation as the “gold standard” of skin care products. It allows for sloughing of skin cells to bolster […]
Not Liking Your Neck? Is Kybella an option?
If you are not liking the changes you are seeing with your neck, you are in good company. We know this by the numerous infomercials that cater to this topic. Besides a plethora of skin care products that claim to help, we are inundated with treatment options using Ulthera, Radiofrequency, Lasers, IPLs, microneedling, PRP, to […]
MELASMA – A Frustrating Condition
“Frustrating” may be an understatement for the many women (fewer men) that struggle with this very common skin condition. In fact, this is the most common pigmented skin condition we treat in our practice. Similar to acne, this condition is oftentimes an emotional one being that both are considered non-curable and chronic and linked to […]
Needles vs Cannulas – Does it matter?
In the world of cosmetic dermal filler treatments, the arrival of cannulas as a replacement for needles became a popular option among injectors. The concept was to have a flexible plastic tubing/sheath that was threaded into a puncture site to then inject the filler product. It’s the same process that is used when an intravenous […]
Celibre Cosmetic Injections and Laser Resurfacing Blogs
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Newsletter December 2009 – Patient Stories
Our Unique Patient Stories Every patient that visits Celibre Medical has a unique story to tell. Although many come to look refreshed and younger, others have an emotional skin condition that compels them to consider cosmetic treatments. Of the thousands of patients we have treated for every type of cosmetic injections and laser resurfacing procedures […]
What is VaserLipo?
Understanding VaserLipo: Precision Fat Removal Method Do you have stubborn areas of fat that won’t go away no matter how much exercise or dieting you do? It is frustrating, and if this sounds like you, then you may have researched potential fat-removing treatments that can help you decrease fat right where you need it. But […]
How Do I Get Rid of the Wrinkle(s) Between My Eyebrows?
Some people have one while others have two, but no matter how many you have, one thing’s for sure: no one likes wrinkles between their eyebrows! Commonly referred to as “11s” (if you’ve got two), these wrinkles are the result of repeated contractions of three different muscle groups between the eyes. They’re typically active with […]
Antibiotics And Lasers For Acne
At Celibre Medical, we firmly believe that oral or topical antibiotics and other medications may be a valuable component of most acne treatment programs. However, we would like to suggest that these medications (oral antibiotics specifically) are often over-used and do not address some of the underlying causes of acne. Because of this, the acne […]
Eye Rejuvenation with Restylane and Laser Resurfacing
While your eyes may be the window to your soul, they can also give away your age. The eyelid skin is extremely delicate, and unfortunately, after years of gravity, sun exposure, facial expressions, contact lenses and just about everything else we do, it can easily wrinkle, sag and lose firmness. When you couple this with […]
What is Photoaging?
Photoaging isn’t a term that describes how we start to look in pictures as we get older! Photoaging or photodamage are terms that refer to the visible signs of skin damage caused by ultraviolet light exposure (the sun). UV light comes in the form of both natural sunlight and indoor tanning (artificial) beds. Accumulated exposure […]
What are Blu Light Acne Treatments?
If you’re fighting acne and have failed traditional over-the-counter products and prescription medications, we have some exciting information for you. Blue light acne treatments may be just what you need to help your skin get clear. The Blu-U light is a device that uses LED technology. LED stands for light emitting diode. It isn’t a […]
Cellulite Treatment
The Truth About Non-Surgical Cellulite and Fat Reduction Every day at Celibre Medical, we’re asked why it is that we don’t offer cellulite and fat reduction treatments. Our answer is simple…we don’t feel that these treatments offer value to our patients and would rather have long term patients that trust us than short term profits […]
Can Lasers Remove Spots on My Lips from Peutz-Jeghers Syndrome?
If you’ve never heard of Peutz-Jeghers Syndrome, it’s because it is relatively uncommon. It is estimated to affect one out of every 25,000 to 300,000 individuals. It is a genetic disorder that can be passed on by an affected parent, but it may also occur spontaneously as well. If you have Peutz-Jeghers Syndrome, there’s a […]